Screen Australia has announced Screen Intel, a new blog platform which will draw on the research, financial data and insights held within the agency. Screen Intel will feature Sandy George, providing a valuable insight into the financials, trends, deals and dynamics of screen business for practitioners and commentators. George will work closely with Rebecca Moyston and the Research team, and Bernadette Rheinburger and the Business and Audience team. She will also draw on information and insights … [Read more...] about Screen Intel gives insight
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Australia and Canada co-funds incentive
The Canada Media Fund and the Australian Government through Screen Australia announced a near CAD$800,000 incentive specifically for digital interactive works, at the Power to the Pixel conference in London. The total maximum contribution for each funded project will be CAD$300,000. The contribution of each country to each project will be determined on a case by case basis and funding will take the form of a non-repayable contribution. In order to facilitate creatives from both countries working … [Read more...] about Australia and Canada co-funds incentive
Screen Australia to boost cinema success
On the back of a hugely successful start to 2015 for local film, Screen Australia is helping keep the hits coming by backing three high profile titles with marketing loans totalling $1million. This support will help Last Cab to Darwin, Blinky Bill The Movie and The Dressmaker reach wider audiences, and maximise their box office success. Already expected to be strong cinema drawcards, the selected films will benefit from broader exposure pre-release and thus contribute to a high performing year … [Read more...] about Screen Australia to boost cinema success
John Yorke as International script mentor
World-renowned drama executive John Yorke has been announced as the International Script Mentor for FremantleMedia’s Blue Sky Drama Initiative, which is funded through Screen Australia’s Enterprise programme. The Blue Sky Drama Initiative is a programme for the development of ambitious, original and compelling drama series, by Australians for local and international audiences. Yorke is a highly respected figure in quality and award-winning British drama, with his name attached to … [Read more...] about John Yorke as International script mentor
Screen Australia invest $3.19 million in new projects
Following its latest funding round, Screen Australia has announced investment of $3.19 million in a range of new projects that will trigger production to the value of $38.4 million. Projects supported in this slate include an action adventure film The Nest which is an official Australian/Chinese co-production, A Few Less Men, the sequel to one of Australia’s most successful comedy features of 2011 A Few Best Men, and a new TV series starring Rebecca Gibney. In The Nest the innocent … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invest $3.19 million in new projects
Screen Australia announces funding
Screen Australia has announced funding for eight talented filmmakers to work as ‘attachments’ on a range of screen projects. Just over $170,000 will be invested to help develop the skills, contacts and expertise of some of Australia’s gifted screen practitioners, and connect them into the local and international film industry. Nerida Moore, Senior Development Executive at Screen Australia, said, “Talent development is one of the most important aspects of our work at … [Read more...] about Screen Australia announces funding
